055: Technology-Loving Children & Misguided Parents

The one area where parents get tricked the most by clever marketing is gadgets and devices... Why? Because one of the clever (even though unethical) ways, in which smart devices are promoted, is through twisting of the language. When gadgets and devices are being sold to us, words that we are likely to find appealing are used to make us think that we are buying something "smart" and "engaging" and "educational", or at the very least -- something that is "developmentally appropriate" and good for our children. It isn't so.    In this episode we discuss several words that are used to promote screens to kids. And I invite you to think about what truly stands behind this misrepresentation. For example, when a device is called smart, is it because it makes our children smarter? Or is it because it has a built-in A.I. that learns about the users and manipulates them? Yup, the latter.  Tune in to hear more.    Documentary mentioned in this episode: The Social Dilemma (2020)     Want to explore another important issue? Sign up here for the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting training.   Host: Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach With questions and comments, please reach out on Instagram @theparentingpresence. Additional info is available at theparentingpresence.com